Correct Your Weight Lifting Form

If you challenge yourself in the weight room, it’s easy to lose track of perfect form. Examine these common mistakes and the corrective measures you can take to get everything right.

Incorrect Squats – Avoid leaning forward and bending downwards. All the pressure comes down on your back which is where you don’t want it.

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Correct Squats – Sit back with the weight while keeping your body as upright as possible. Your thighs should end parallel with the floor.

Incorrect Bench Press – Don’t lift your heels off the floor or leave only your shoulders on the bench. This defeats the purpose of even doing the bench press.

Correct Bench Press – Plant your feet solidly into the ground and shorten up your back while keeping your butt on the bench.

Incorrect Pull-ups – Don’t use your momentum to lift yourself up.

Correct Pull-ups – Pull yourself up in a controlled manner and then slowly until your arms are straight. Pause and repeat focusing on the biceps.

Incorrect Dumbell Military Press – Stop lifting to hear a clank over your head.

Correct Dumbell Military Press – Lift the weights straight up and lower them straight down.